DECC has published details of a new competition for community groups and other eligible organisations across England. Groups are invited to apply for the funding to “develop innovative energy-saving ideas that could help slash energy bills”. Local Authorities are not … Continued

On 27th January, DECC launched the UK’s first ever Community Energy Strategy. The general response from experts and NGOs is positive and implementation is expected to lead to the growth of thousands of local community energy organisations. The Secretary of State has … Continued

There is lots of detail in the CRC simplification document and it’s not immediately clear what the impact will be on this year’s annual report. It would be helpful to hear from public sector participants (and local authorities in particular) … Continued

Overview DECC has now published the Government’s response to the consultation on simplifying the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme. This sets out in detail the changes that will be made to the Scheme from Phase 2, but there are also an … Continued

Thank you to all of the delegates and speakers at our July events. We were very pleased to have a lively audience at all three events, in London, Manchester and – for the first time – Berwick upon Tweed. The … Continued

Local Energy is now an authorised Green Deal Provider (GDPA124). We are available to work with local authorities, public sector bodies and private sector landlords on Green Deal and ECO. Any potential installer or GDAO who wishes to work … Continued

DECC has announced the dates for two CRC consultation events to be held next month. The events are scheduled for Manchester on 16th May and London on 23rd May. DECC said “This event will provide an opportunity for an exchange … Continued

The long-awaited CRC simplification consultation was launched today (27 March). As trailed in last week’s Budget speech, the aim is to reduce the complexity and administrative burden on participants; if this cannot be achieved, the scheme may be scrapped. The … Continued

The Government has announced its improvements to the FIT scheme following the Phase 1 consultation on solar PV. It has also published two further consultations: Comprehensive Review Phase 2A on solar PV cost controls, closing on 3rd April, and Phase … Continued